Hepsy Hobbs (1866–1906)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1866
    Died
    1906

    When was Hepsy Hobbs born? 1866.

    When did Hepsy Hobbs die? 1906.

    Life story

    Hepsy Hobbs (1866–1906) was born in 1866, and died in 1906, at about age 40. A cemetery record documents Hepsy's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Hepsy's life.

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    The world Hepsy lived through

    1. 1867 · age 1 — The United States purchased Alaska

    2. 1871 · age 5 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    3. 1886 · age 20 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    4. 1898 · age 32 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1903 · age 37 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight

    Questions about Hepsy Hobbs

    When was Hepsy Hobbs born?

    Hepsy Hobbs was born in 1866.

    When did Hepsy Hobbs die?

    Hepsy Hobbs died in 1906.

    How old was Hepsy Hobbs at the time of death?

    Hepsy Hobbs was about 40 years old.

    Where is Hepsy Hobbs buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Hepsy's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Hepsy Hobbs was born?

    Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Hepsy was born.

    Who was president when Hepsy Hobbs died?

    Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Hepsy died.

    What major events happened during Hepsy Hobbs's lifetime?

    During Hepsy's lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 1); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 5); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 20); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 32); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 37).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Hepsy Hobbs?

    Federal censuses taken during Hepsy's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1866

    2. Death

      1906

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Hepsy Hobbs (1866–1906)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/hepsy-hobbs-1866-1906-55d0eb0b/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

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